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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 204.45, 306.47 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 204.45, 306.47 and 112.96 is: 169.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    204.45 : 306.47 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    204.45/306.47 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    204.45x = 306.47 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    204.45x = 34,618.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,618.85/204.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.33

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